Dr. Božidar Cacić, a PhD student mentored by Prof. Dr. Nataša Popović and a member of the AI-AGE project team, participated in the International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo, 11–13 September 2025) by presenting a peer-reviewed conference paper, thereby contributing to interdisciplinary international cooperation and to the education and training of young researchers. The paper title is “Digital Biometrics of Myopia Risk: Correlating Smartphone Usage and Study Patterns with Myopia Using Objective Screen Time Metrics at the Faculty of Medicine in Montenegro”
The AI-AGE project (Artificial Intelligence Supported Identification of Novel Non-invasive Biomarkers of Aging) was presented at the 13th Science Festival – European Researchers’ Night, held on September 26 at the Bemax Arena in Podgorica. As Montenegro’s largest science outreach event, the festival highlighted how research and innovation shape everyday life, and AI-AGE stood out by demonstrating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) in medicine.
AI-AGE featured at the 13th Science FEstival organized by PRONA
Through AI-AGE, researchers are developing advanced AI models that analyze medical images, such as retinal scans, to identify novel biomarkers of aging. These efforts, supported by HPC resources provided through NCC Montenegro (EuroCC2 and EuroCC4SEE), aim to accelerate early detection of age-related diseases and advance personalized healthcare. By bridging AI, HPC, and biomedical science, AI-AGE showcases Montenegro’s active role in the European Research Area and its contribution to the future of healthcare innovation.
This event was focused on connecting science, innovation and societyAI-AGE was part of the presentation related to HPC and AI
On September 10, 2025, Prof. Dr. Nataša Popović, Head of the Department of Medical Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, delivered her inaugural lecture titled “AI-AGE: Artificial Intelligence in the Identification of Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Aging.”
This lecture officially marked her election to the academic rank of Full Professor, representing one of the most significant milestones in an academic career at the University of Montenegro. In her lecture, Prof. Popović presented key insights from the AI-AGE project, which integrates artificial intelligence and biomedicine to identify novel, non-invasive biomarkers of biological age. The project addresses the limitations of conventional retinal image analysis by applying advanced AI techniques for vessel segmentation and deep learning-based prediction models, contributing to the early detection of accelerated aging and the promotion of healthy longevity.
Ai-Age featured inte inaugural lecture of prof. Natasa Popovic
Prof. Popović emphasized that this interdisciplinary initiative not only advances the understanding of aging mechanisms but also supports the translation of scientific findings into clinical and public health practice, with the goal of improving the quality of life for the aging population.
